“Deadliest Catch” continues with Season 21, Episode 2 on Friday, August 8 (8/8/2025), at 8 p.m. ET on the Discovery Channel.
Cord-cutters can sign up for Philo (7-day free trial), DirecTV (5-day free trial) or Sling (50% off first month) to stream the premiere live and on demand.
In tonight’s episode, “Sig and Johnathan embark on a perilous trip to the remote Adak Island, chasing rumors of giant king crab for a potentially massive payoff.”
Where to watch ‘Deadliest Catch’ live and on demand for free
Viewers without cable can watch “Deadliest Catch” live and on demand for free by using streaming services that offer the Discovery Channel, including Philo (7-day free trial) and DirecTV (5-day free trial).
Sling also carries the Discovery Channel and offers 50% off the first month of service.
What is ‘Deadliest Catch’ about?
According to the series’ official synopsis per Philo, “Before complaining about the market price of Alaska king crab, checking out this gripping documentary series, revealing the mortal perils and intense discomfort that fishing crews face on the Bering Sea to catch the delicacy; those perils include 40-foot waves, 700-pound crab pots that can easily crush a careless crewman, and freezing temperatures around the clock.”
Watch a snippet from last week’s episode below:
What are the differences between the streaming services?
Philo – This is the best name for budget live TV around. You get 70+ channels and unlimited DVR for just $28/month, and it’s currently offering a 7-day free trial. You won’t find a ton of sports options on Philo, but if you love entertainment and lifestyle channels like Paramount Network, Comedy Central, BET and more, the price can’t be beat.
DirecTV – Watch live TV from major broadcast and popular cable networks. Enjoy local and national live sports, breaking news and must-see shows the moment they air. Included: unlimited cloud DVR storage space so you can record as many shows as you want and stream them from wherever you go. DTV starts at $34.99 per month after a 5-day free trial when you shop their customizable genre packs.
